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Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Chesterfield – Chesterfield College – Part-time

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Chesterfield College lists a fee of £1,104 if you're not eligible. Contact Chesterfield College for more info.

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About this course

Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Course in Chesterfield. Classes run at Chesterfield College on a part-time daytime basis, so you can fit study around other commitments. This carpentry and joinery course runs over one year and covers the core skills and knowledge carpenters and joiners use on the job. You'll need a Grade 3 in maths and English to join.

Who this course is for

Adult Learners

Entry requirements

Grade 3 in maths and English

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to use and maintain carpentry hand tools and power tools safely.
  • You'll develop skills in measuring, marking out, and cutting timber accurately.
  • You'll practise basic joinery techniques including joints and fixings.
  • You'll learn how to work with sheet materials and timber components.
  • You'll understand health and safety requirements on construction sites.
  • You'll gain knowledge of the materials and components used in carpentry and joinery work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical workshop activities at Chesterfield College. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and knowledge-based assessments. You'll demonstrate your skills hands-on and show your understanding of carpentry and joinery principles throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Chesterfield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter's labourer: support skilled carpenters on site
  • Joinery workshop assistant: prepare and assemble timber components
  • Construction operative: general building work with a carpentry focus
  • Shopfitter's assistant: help fit out retail and commercial interiors

What you could study next

This Level 1 Diploma is a step toward further carpentry qualifications. A Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery is the natural next step and takes your skills to a standard recognised for employment. From there, a Level 3 NVQ in Site Carpentry is what carpenters typically need to progress to a CSCS skilled-worker card and work independently on site.

Apply on chesterfield.ac.uk →Check if you're eligible
Apply now →Check if you're eligible

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